MONOPALMITIN

Synonym(s):α-Monopalmitin;rac-1-Palmitoylglycerol;rac-Glycerol 1-palmitate;1-Monohexadecanoyl-rac-glycerol;MG(16:0/0:0/0:0)[rac]

CAS NO.：542-44-9
Empirical Formula: C19H38O4
Molecular Weight: 330.5
MDL number: MFCD00042734
EINECS: 208-812-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-06-03 11:24:09

What is MONOPALMITIN?

Description

1-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol is a monoacylglycerol that contains palmitic acid at the sn-1 position. It is an emulsifying agent and has been used to increase the viscoelasticity of processed cheese.

Chemical properties

White Solid

The Uses of MONOPALMITIN

A biomarker of metabolic responses to hepatotoxicants and carcinogens.

The Uses of MONOPALMITIN

1-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol is a biomarker of metabolic responses to hepatotoxicants and carcinogens.

What are the applications of Application

3-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol is a glycerol esterified fatty acid

Definition

ChEBI: 1-monopalmitoylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride that has palmitoyl as the acyl group. A natural product found in Neolitsea daibuensis. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is functionally related to a hexadecanoic acid.

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-Monopalmitin is a glycerol esterified fatty acid, monoacylglycerol, found in lipid structures such as ceramides. 1-Palmitoylglycerol may be used as a substrate for the identification and differentiation of enzymes that hydrolyze or transfer monoacylglycerols such as neuropathy target esterase(s) and monoacylglycerol acyltransferase(s) (MAG).

Properties of MONOPALMITIN

Melting point:	75 °C
Boiling point:	451.3±25.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	0.969±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	soluble in Methanol
form	powder to crystal
pka	13.16±0.20(Predicted)
color	White to Almost white
BRN	1728235
EPA Substance Registry System	Hexadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester (542-44-9)